Many women over 50 have gratefully passed both the turkey baster and the potato masher on to a new generation. And, unless you’re a diehard cook and find your calling in the kitchen, you know how great that can feel. But as we contemplate the holiday of giving thanks, there is much more that comes to mind. Age gifts us with countless reasons to feel grateful. I’ve started a list and invite you to add any of your own. If you enjoy good health, the love of family and friends, and a warm place to sleep at … [Read more...]
Feasting on Holiday Leftovers? Here Are a Few Tips to Keep You Healthy
Those of us on the Feisty Side of Fifty know that our health is our most precious asset. We tend to be more vulnerable to illness and, once we do get sick, have a longer recovery time. Plus, with plenty of Thanksgiving leftovers stuffed in the fridge, we need to be extra careful that we’re storing, reheating and serving them properly. According to the National Institute in Health, most leftovers are fine to eat after cooking them to a safe internal temperature and refrigerating promptly. Keep cold … [Read more...]
Being Over 50: A Great Reason to be Thankful
Many women over 50 have gratefully passed both the turkey baster and the potato masher on to a new generation. And, unless you’re a diehard cook and find your calling in the kitchen, you know how great that can feel. But as we contemplate the holiday of giving thanks, there is much more that comes to mind. Age gifts us with countless reasons to feel grateful. I’ve started a list and invite you to add any of your own. If you enjoy good health, the love of family and friends, and a warm place to sleep at … [Read more...]
Women Over 50: Thankful for the Gifts of Age
Many women over 50 have gratefully passed both the turkey baster and the potato masher on to a new generation. And, unless you’re a diehard cook and find your calling in the kitchen, you know how great that can feel. But as we contemplate the holiday of giving thanks, there is much more that comes to mind. Age gifts us with countless reasons to feel grateful. I’ve started a list and invite you to add any of your own. If you enjoy good health, the love of family and friends, and a warm place to sleep at … [Read more...]
Granny Gratitude
Every year at this time I use the Thanksgiving holiday as a personal reminder of all the blessings I’ve enjoyed in my life. However this year is a special one for me. It’s my first Thanksgiving as a granny and there are a number of reasons why I feel particularly grateful: I’m now a member of an extraordinary club—one restricted only to those of us femme d’ un age certain. Membership is free, yet the benefits of joining are treasured more than any tangible measure of wealth could ever … [Read more...]